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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka

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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka
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AGENDA July 06, 2026 Meetings of Standing Committees Council Conference Room 5:45PM Livestream http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL 6:00PM Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412 Meeting ID: 222 505 450 263 8 Meeting password: kr7Tr2SZ Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,859829763# Livestream #1: https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/elected-appointed- officials/common-council/ Livestream #2 https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ Livestream #3: www.youtube.com/@cityofmishawaka635 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026 5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial Petition No. 2026-15 Annex & Rezone north 220’ to C-1 General Commercial & South 310’ to I-1 Light Industrial – Southside of Lincolnway E. Approx 665’ East of Bittersweet Rd. – 12340 Lincolnway E. 6. Report of Special Committee 7. Ordinances on First Reading P.O. No. 2026-23 Additional Appropriation: Public Safety LIT Capital Outlays 2240-50-445-08 Police Equipment $3,000,000.00 Total $3,000,000.00 P.O. No. 2026-24 Transfer & Additional Appropriation: Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted Fund From: Capital Outlays 2203-50-442-01 Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant Fund To: Other Services and Charges 2404-50-436-03 Street Repair $ 899,550.00 Addi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka
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City of Mishawaka OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Deborah S. Block, IAMCA, MMC, City Clerk May 28, 2026 A MEETING OF THE SUB-STANDARD HOUSING COMMITTEE OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL WILL MEET IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 100 Lincolnway West CITY HALL ON Monday, June 22, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. Regarding Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-18 ESTABLISHING A RENTAL REGISTRATION & INSPECTION PROGRAM http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream The City of Mishawaka acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to City sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements contact Susan Kile, ADA Coordinator, at (574) 258-1615. Respectfully, Deborah S. Block, IAMCA, CMO, MMC, City Clerk Raven Boston, Chief Deputy | Michael Hixenbaugh, Chief Deputy II City Hall, 100 Lincoinway West Mishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 258-1616 FAX (574) 258-1728 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Mishawaka.in.gov Ist Reading 5/4] ae 2nd Reading Passes! Faileet PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-18 Continued To ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISHAWAKA REGARDING RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INS [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka
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AGENDA June 15, 2026 Meetings of Standing Committees Council Conference Room 5:45PM Livestream http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL 6:00PM Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412 Meeting ID: 217 373 773 224 77 Meeting password: k5C6B8SD Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,468343614# Livestream #1: https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/elected-appointed- officials/common-council/ Livestream #2 https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ Livestream #3: www.youtube.com/@cityofmishawaka635 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 01, 2026 5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial A letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding their recommendation from their June 9, 2026, meeting. A letter from the City Plan Commission regarding their recommendation from their June 9, 2026, meeting. Presentment of Annual Operations Report for Local Roads & Street & Bridges. 6. Report of Special Committee 7. Ordinances on First Reading P.O. No. 2026-21 Rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for a New House – West side of Elder Rd. Approx 2,470’ South of Day Rd. P.O. No. 2026-22 Rezone from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for an existing Legal non-conforming Residential House – 3616 York St [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL June 15, 2026 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of Mishawaka, Indiana met in the Council Chambers of the New Mishawaka City Hall and via telephone on Monday June 15, 2026, at 6:00PM. The meeting was called to order by Council President Gregg Hixenbaugh. All were asked to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Members attending virtually do so by Microsoft Teams. Public that attends can participate by WebEx or observe meetings by YouTube or Facebook live. The Council meetings are also streamed live on Michiana Access on Comcast/AT&T U-verse Channel 99. City Clerk Debbie-Ladyga Block called roll. Present: Mrs. Hazen (P), Mrs. Voelker (P), Mr. Carroll (P), Mr. Banicki (P), Mr. Emmons (P), Ms. Hahn (P), Mr. Mammolenti (P), Mr. Violi (P), Mr. Hixenbaugh (P) P: Present E: Electronically Participating A: Absent Minutes for the Regular Meeting on June 1, 2026, were approved as received from the Clerk’s Office. Clerk Block read letters from the Board of Zoning Appeals and the City Plan Commission regarding their recommendations from their June 9, 2026, meetings. Presentment of Annual Operations Report for Local Roads & Streets & Bridges Clerk Block read the following proposed ordinances by title and assigned committee. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 137 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MISHAWAKA, INDIANA, AS FROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED, COMMONLY K [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka
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AGENDA June 01, 2026 Meetings of Standing Committees Council Conference Room 5:45PM Livestream http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL 6:00PM Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412 Meeting ID: 222 505 450 263 8 Meeting password: kr7Tr2SZ Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,859829763# Livestream #1: https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/elected-appointed- officials/common-council/ Livestream #2 https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ Livestream #3: www.youtube.com/@cityofmishawaka635 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026 5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial Appeal No. 2026-25 Use Variance for Volunteer Training and Operations Facility in R-1 Single Family Residential – NE corner of E. McKinley & Division St. Appeal No. 2026-26 Use Variance to allow Liquor Store and Retail Dales development Variance for Reduction of Parking – 1217 E. McKinley Petition No. 2026-13 Rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for a New House – West side of Elder Rd. Approx 2,470’ South of Day Rd. Petition No. 2026-14 Rezone from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for an existing Legal non-conforming Residential House – 3616 York St. 6. Report of Special Committee 7. Ordinances on First Rea [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Mishawaka Council to consider water rate changes and several annexations

The Common Council will discuss amendments to water rates and the establishment of a Utility Rate Assistance Program. The body is also reviewing annexation and rezoning requests for properties on E. 6th Street and E. McKinley Avenue.

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100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka
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AGENDA May 18, 2026 Meetings of Standing Committees Council Conference Room 5:45PM Livestream http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL 6:00PM Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412 Meeting ID: 217 373 773 224 77 Meeting password: k5C6B8SD Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,468343614# Livestream #1: https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/elected-appointed- officials/common-council/ Livestream #2 https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ Livestream #3: www.youtube.com/@cityofmishawaka635 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 04, 2026 5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial A letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding their recommendation from their May 12, 2026, meeting. 6. Report of Special Committee 7. Ordinances on First Reading P.O. No. 2026-19 Amending Ord 5926AA Establishing Boundaries for Water and Sewer Service Outside City Limits. P.O. No. 2026-20 Establishing Mishawaka Utility Rate Assistance Program Requesting Second Reading 8. Resolutions R2026-18 Fiscal Plan for annexation of 1622, 1628, 1640, and 1706 E. McKinley Avenue R2026-19 Fiscal Plan for annexation of 13511 E. 6th Street R2026-20 Use Variance to allow for a 4 Tenant Building with 2 Drive-Thrus – Property South of 4840 N. Main Street R [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL May 18, 2026 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of Mishawaka, Indiana met in the Council Chambers of the New Mishawaka City Hall and via telephone on Monday May 18, 2026, at 6:00PM. The meeting was called to order by Council President Gregg Hixenbaugh. All were asked to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Debbie Ladyga-Block called roll. Present: Mrs. Hazen (P), Mrs. Voelker (P), Mr. Carroll (P), Mr. Banicki (P), Mr. Emmons (A), Ms. Hahn (P), Mr. Mammolenti (P), Mr. Violi (P), Mr. Hixenbaugh (P) P: Present E: Electronically Participating A: Absent Members attending virtually do so by WebEx. Public that attends can participate by WebEx or observe meetings by YouTube or Facebook live. The Council meetings are also streamed live on Michiana Access on Comcast/AT&T U-verse Channel 99. Minutes for the Regular Meeting on May 4, 2026, were approved as received from the Clerk’s Office. Clerk Block read a letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding their recommendation from their May 12, 2026, meeting. Clerk Block read the following proposed ordinances by title and assigned committee. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 5926 AS AMENDED AFFIRMING, AUTHORIZING, AND ESTABLISHHING BOUNDARIES FOR MISHAWAKA UTILITIES TO FURNISH WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC OF UP TO FOUR MILES OUTSIDE OF MISHAWAKA CITY LIMITS Amending Ord 5926AA Esta [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 4, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Mishawaka Council considers rental registration program and water rate changes

The Common Council will discuss a new rental registration and inspection program and amendments to water rates. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and land use variances for commercial and residential properties.

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100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka
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AGENDA May 04, 2026 Meetings of Standing Committees Council Conference Room 5:45PM Livestream http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL 6:00PM Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412 Meeting ID: 222 505 450 263 8 Meeting password: kr7Tr2SZ Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,859829763# Livestream #1: https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/elected-appointed- officials/common-council/ Livestream #2 https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ Livestream #3: www.youtube.com/@cityofmishawaka635 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 20, 2026 5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial Appeal No. 2026-20 Use Variance to allow for a 4 Tenant Building with 2 Drive-Thrus – Property South of 4840 N. Main Street Appeal No. 2026-21 Use Variance for Counseling Center – 327 Colfax 6. Report of Special Committee 7. Ordinances on First Reading P.O. No. 2026-18 Establishing a Rental Registration & Inspection Program 8. Resolutions R2026-16 Conditional Use for Underground Fuel Storage Tank – NW corner of E. Cleveland Road & Capital Avenue R2026-17 Adding Parcels to the City Acquisition List 9. Ordinances on Second Reading P.O. No. 2026-06 Amending Water Rates & Charges (Assigned to Budget & Finance Committee) P.O. No. 2026-13 Re [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL May 4, 2026 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of Mishawaka, Indiana met in the Council Chambers of the New Mishawaka City Hall and via telephone on Monday May 4, 2026, at 6:00PM. The meeting was called to order by Council President Gregg Hixenbaugh. All were asked to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Debbie Ladyga-Block called roll. Present: Mrs. Hazen (P), Mrs. Voelker (P), Mr. Carroll (P), Mr. Banicki (P), Mr. Emmons (A), Ms. Hahn (P), Mr. Mammolenti (P), Mr. Violi (P), Mr. Hixenbaugh (P) P: Present E: Electronically Participating A: Absent Members attending virtually do so by WebEx. Public that attends can participate by WebEx or observe meetings by YouTube or Facebook live. The Council meetings are also streamed live on Michiana Access on Comcast/AT&T U-verse Channel 99. Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 20, 2026, were approved as received from the Clerk’s Office. Clerk Block read the following appeals by title. Appeal No. 2026-20 Use Variance to allow for a 4 Tenant Building with 2 Drive-Thrus – Property South of 4840 N. Main Street Appeal No. 2026-21 Use Variance for Counseling Center – 327 Colfax Clerk Block read the following proposed ordinance by title and assigned committee. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISHAWAKA REGARDING RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION Establishing a Rental Regi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka
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AGENDA April 30, 2026 MAYOR’S STATE OF THE CITY PRESENTATION TO THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL 6:00PM Livestream #1 https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ Livestream #2 www.youtube.com/@cityofmishawaka635 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Mayor’s State of the City Address to the Common Council 5. Adjournment An archived version of the livestream video can be viewed on the city of Mishawaka’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ or www.youtube.com/@cityofmishawaka635 At this time, there is no other business to come before the Council. Deborah S. Block, IAMCA, CMO, MMC, City Clerk The City of Mishawaka acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to City sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements contact Susan Kile, ADA Coordinator, at (574) 258-1615.
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Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,095/mo (1,081 assisted households · 2025)

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